ABSTRACT

Background: This study aims to examine the according to different age groups in terms of variables in terms of psychological endurance, socio-demographic characteristics, and variables related to COVID-19 phobia during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Aim: This study aims to examine the according to different age groups in terms of variables in terms of psychological endurance, socio-demographic characteristics, and variables related to COVID-19 phobia during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Methods: Volunteer individuals participated in the research. 215 volunteers residing in Kars province formed the sample of the research with the convenient sampling method. Personal Information Form and COVID-19 phobia scale were used in the study.

Results: It is seen that female participants (x:2.8866) have a higher perception of COVID-19 phobia than male participants (x:2.7471).

Conclusion: As a result of the research, no significant relationship was found between COVID-19 phobia and gender (p. >.050).